The newly elected NDP government, following its review of existing studies and conducting an independent analysis, announced it would move forward with the Springbank Project to provide flood resilience for those along the Elbow River and into downtown Calgary.

The Provincial Government, led by the Progressive Conservative Party, announced funding for the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir Project. The Liberal leader voiced support for the project, as did the City of Calgary.

The Southern Alberta Flood Recovery task force presented three possible large-scale projects to the Provincial Government; the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir; the McLean Creek Dry Dam; and the Glenmore Diversion Tunnel to provide flood resilience for those along the Elbow River and into downtown.